Embracing history and genealogy before they whiz past forever."How did it get so late so soon? It's night before it's afternoon. December is here before it's June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?"...Theodor Seuss Geisel

Saturday, August 29, 2009

Black Sheep Sunday: Children at the mercy of the blackest sheep of all

Violence towards children is not a new phenomenon. Relatives, guardians, and silent by-standers can be the blackest sheep of all.
These tender children never knew what it was like to be a happy, worry-free child. Instead, they knew pain, both emotional and physical, at the hands of their caregivers. Only one of these children had an advocate, her big brother. In another's girl's case, her big brother was her harshest perputrator. Please be aware that these are very distressing stories.

I can't locate a newspaper online that tells me the end of Aggie's story or the disposition of James Flemming. Did Della's brain trauma slowly heal after she was removed from her tormentors? Was Marvie better cared for after the court appointed him a guardian? So many fearful questions!
If anyone comes across any of these answers, please let me know what you've discovered. Meanwhile, I'll hope for the best.

About Me

When I found my mother's genealogy files from the 1970s, I decided that since she had given me such a good head start, I'd continue to trace my ancestors. I have a powerful tool she never even dreamed of - the Internet.
I found some very helpful groups, including the International Black Sheep Society of Genealogists (IBSSG), who fostered me, explained what things meant, and helped me find wonderful websites. Thanks to all of my Web Buddies!

Of course, the items published in this blog are as I find them. Before accepting them as wholecloth, you will need to verify the events and statements for yourself.

In that same vein, there will items that reflect the unhappy views of another time. If an item is disdainful of Americans of African descent, Native Americans, immigrants, women, or stereotypes any other group, shake your head sadly and understand that it was part of the time and that not all Americans felt that way even then.

All items are in the public domain or otherwise available to use to best of my understanding. If an item published here violates copyrights, please notify me immediately.